To start with welcome to the board! I have been using the Bushnell YP400 for about 3 years now and have had no problems. The unit was under $200 and I have used the wizz out of it. I use it at the range during bow practice and I use it bow hunting. This is just my 2cents but the only way to improve it would be to make it smaller. This is my first rangefinder so I can't give ya any info on other brands. Good luck.

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